P.S. 142 Amalia Castro School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 416 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2160th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Rhonda Levy
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 416
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 202 (48.6%)
- Females: 214 (51.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 1.2% |
| Black | 62 | 14.9% |
| Asian | 24 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 74.3% |
| White | 16 | 3.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 52 | 12.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 53 | 12.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 51 | 12.3% |
| 4th Grade | 64 | 15.4% |
| 5th Grade | 50 | 12.0% |
| Ungraded | 60 | 14.4% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
8.0%
District:
13.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
30.0%
District:
35.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
10.0%
District:
18.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
22.0%
District:
21.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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